Tripura Sundari Temple

Current Context : The Prime Minister of India inaugurated new infrastructure and beautification works at the Tripura Sundari Temple complex in Udaipur, Tripura.

ABOUT TRIPURA SUNDARI TEMPLE

• Location : Tripura, built in 1501 A.D. by Maharaja Dhanya Manikya.
• History : One of the 51 Shakti Peethas of the subcontinent.

Names & Importance

• Fondly called Matabari.
• Also known as Kurma Pith, as its base resembles a tortoise’s hump.
• Considered one of the most sacred temples of Northeast India.

Architecture & Deities

• Temple has a square plan with a sloping roof, similar to Bengal hut style.
• Sanctum houses two idols: Goddess Tripura Sundari and Goddess Chhoto-Ma (Chandi).
• The smaller idol was carried by kings during wars and hunts.

Cultural Significance

• A centre of syncretism, uniting Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and multiple communities.
• Hindus, Muslims, and tribal groups actively participate in rituals.